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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms

What are the symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?

Symptoms of AML can be different in each person. The most common symptoms include:

Bleeding

Bruising

Fever

Recurring or frequent infections

Feeling weak

Feeling tired (fatigue)

Pale skin

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Dizziness

Headaches

Blurred vision

Aches in bones and joints

Swollen gums, lymph nodes, liver, or spleen

Loss of appetite and weight loss

Rashes of tiny flat red spots (caused by bleeding)

Sores or wounds that don't heal

When to see your healthcare provider

Many of these symptoms can be caused by other health problems. In fact, most of them are more likely to be caused by something else. But it is important to see your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms. Only a healthcare provider can tell if you have AML, another type of cancer, or another medical problem that needs to be treated.

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